18/08/2008

Alembic

What is an Alembic and what is it used for?

It is a special equipment used for distillation purposes.

Alembic was developed around 800 AD by the Persian alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan.

It was invented for the production of alcohol , perfume, medicine....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alembic



Alembic is also manufactured in Portugal.

Below is a very interesting and informative site:

http://www.copper-alembic.com/

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